What Does the Bond Selloff Have to do with Corn Prices??
What Does the Bond Selloff Have to do with Corn Prices??  
Podcast: Grain Markets and Other Stuff
Published On: Thu May 22 2025
Description: Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 Bond Selloff1:46 Tax Bill Concerns5:44 Corn and Bonds9:14 Extended Commodity Trading Hours?11:20 Ethanol Production12:21 Argentina Update13:56 Bitcoin ATH🔹 📉 Bond Market Sell-Off IntensifiesYields are surging as debt concerns mount. The 30-year hits 5.089%—a rare level not seen since 2023—and the 10-year busts through 4.5%. Weak auctions and global pressure (hello, Japan 🇯🇵) are shaking confidence in US debt. What’s it mean for YOU? 📊🔹 🇺🇸 Trump’s Policy Package Stirs the HouseA multitrillion-dollar bill with tax cuts, spending hikes, and big changes to energy, immigration, and Medicaid. But it’s facing resistance from both sides of the GOP aisle.🔹 🌾 Corn Futures Catch a BidCorn prices move higher on short-covering, slow farmer sales, and a softer dollar. Wheat strength provides a boost. 🔹 🕒 24/7 Futures Trading? NGFA Says No!The CFTC is considering round-the-clock trading for grains and livestock. The NGFA pushes back hard. Will extended hours help or hurt the market? ⏰🔹 🚜 US Ethanol Output RisesProduction climbs 4.3% on the week—but margins are softening. Stocks tick lower. 🔹 🇦🇷 Argentina Crop Weather UpdateRainfall finally lets up after major delays in the soybean harvest. Dry weather returns, helping ease pressure on the crop forecast. 🌤️🔹 🪙 Bitcoin Hits Record HighYes, again. BTC tops $109K on hopes for stablecoin legislation and a Trump-fueled regulatory shift. Options traders are betting BIG.💬 Got thoughts on 24/7 grain trading? Drop a comment and join the conversation!👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe to stay ahead of the markets each week.